Irish sites added to 'threatened' list

Two Irish locations have been added to a list of the world’s 100 most threatened historic sites.

Athassel Abbey in Co Tipperary and Headfort House in Kells, Co Meath, have both been included in the 2004 Watch List of 100 Most Endangered Sites, drawn up for the New York-based World Monument Fund.

The move should see the two sites attracting funding for restoration.